Liverpool: Federico Chiesa left out of pre-season tour squad as Reds 'finalise' £79m transfer - Reds boss Arne Slot has made some big decisions with his pre-season tour squad

Liverpool have confirmed their squad for the pre-season tour to Asia with Federico Chiesa the most notable absentee. The Reds have named a 29-man squad that boarded the plane on Sunday evening to jet out to Hong Kong for the first leg of their Far East sojourn.

Arne Slot's side are playing a match each in Hong Kong and Japan and will be hoping the tour benefits the club in a whole host of areas

Liverpool have confirmed their 29-man travelling party for the pre-season tour of Asia — but four first-team names have been left out in a move that could confirm their futures lie elsewhere.

French publication RMC Sport have named Bayern in the hunt for Lyon talent Malick Fofana, though before launching that pursuit they would have to be certain there is no hope in landing Diaz. Rated at €30m (£26m) by Transfermarkt, the 20-year-old scored 11 and assisted six during his first full season in French football.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has named a 29-man squad for his side's pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Japan, respectively. Slot, in a post on their

Liverpool turned up the intensity at the AXA Training Centre on Sunday, easing to a 5-0 win over Stoke in a behind-closed-doors friendly. After a week where the club was united in mourning, this was a much-needed session of football for the squad, who now prepare to head east for their pre-season tour of Asia.

The Reds are embarking on a preseason tour in Asia, and there are very few spots for Academy players this year

Three of the five goals Liverpool scored against Stoke on Sunday were scored via quick, decisive attacking moves, marking a change from the slow build up of last season under the Dutchman